Material Handler II Weekend Days

Job Description

The basic function of a Material Handler is to supply product to the production lines in order to keep the lines running in a timely and accurate manner.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Responsible for moving product to and from the production lines in order to keep the machines running.

• Responsible for processing within product specifications.

• Use forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move items

• Follow all safety procedures and regulations

• Adheres to all Food Safety Quality requirements

• Maintain accurate records of product movement

• Responsible for all job rotation tasks such as placing empty containers on line, observing filling process, repackaging boxes, stacking product on pallets, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.

• Maintains a safe and clean work area.

• Readily accepts, and adapts quickly, to any task/production line reassignment and works closely and cooperates with any reassigned team leader and team members to accomplish production requirements.

• Cooperates and communicates well with co-workers and strives at all times to promote teamwork, build team spirit and heighten morale.

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees.

• Participates actively in any training program that is made available by the company.

• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

• Performs work duties and responsibilities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. (i.e.: wears hairnet/beard net, and clean clothes at all times, washes hands when returning to work area, does not wear jewelry, does not have objects in mouth (gum, candy, tobacco) while working, does not bring food into plant except in break room, etc.)

• Completes paperwork and documentation in an accurate, neat and timely manner. (ie: production tickets, downtime reports, etc.)

• Is knowledgeable of all company rules, regulations, policies and procedures and complies with them at all times. Follows all departmental Standard Operating Procedures and reviews them regularly.

• Performs other duties and assumes additional responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED are preferred

• Experience using Forklifts, Pallet Jacks or other equipment to move product
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment beneficial

• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Ability to carry out routine and repetitive tasks.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.

The starting rate for this role is $16.96 - $23.32 (Hourly).

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards.

Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

• medical
• dental and vision benefits
• life and disability insurance
• 401k participation
• paid holidays
• paid time off

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently.

Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic…